A former police officer was arrested for Misuse of Official Information. The individual, Jody Baer, allegedly used information gained during arrests to send messages to former suspects for inappropriate reasons. Baer had been placed on administrative leave without pay after the claims were reported.

An investigation found that Baer intentionally obtained the phone numbers of at least two people he had arrested and messaged them inappropriately. His actions are seen as eroding trust between law enforcement and the community.

Further details about the case are available from the Odessa Police Department, which has stated that Baer's conduct does not reflect the department's values.